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'''Izhevsk Mechanical Works''' ([[Russian language|Russian]]: ''Ижевский Mашзавод'')<!--Transliteration: Izhevsk Maschzavod--> or '''IZhMASh''' ([[Russian language|Russian]]:  ''ИЖМАШ'') is a weapon manufacturer, founded in [[1807]] at the decree of [[Tsar Alexander I]], and is now one of the largest [[corporation]]s in its field. It makes the famous [[Kalashnikov]] series of [[assault rifle]], along with a host of other [[Russia]]n arms, including medium [[cannon]]s, [[missile]]s, and [[Missile guidance|guided]] [[Shell (projectile)|shell]]s. Izhmash also produces other goods, such as [[motorcycle]]s and [[automobile|cars]].  
{{List of {{PAGENAME}} Models}}'''Izhevsk Mechanical Works''' (Russian: ''Ижевский Mашзавод'')<!--Transliteration: Izhevsk Maschzavod--> or '''IZhMASh''' (Russian:  ''ИЖМАШ'') is a weapon manufacturer, founded in 1807 at the decree of Tsar Alexander I, and is now one of the largest corporations in its field. It primarily makes Russian arms and military weaponry. Izhmash also produces other goods, such as motorcycles and [[automobile|cars]].  


== Firearms ==
== Automobiles ==
Their products are currently in use in a wide variety of countries, ranging from well established countries such as the [[United Kingdom]], [[Germany]] and [[France]] to the developing countries of [[Asia]], [[Africa]] and [[Latin America]].
 
The biathlon rifles include the 7-3/7-3A youth/women's models as well as the 7-4 and 7-4A men's model.  They have been used in Europe and the USA.
 
== Motocycles and automobiles ==
[[Image:Izj car.jpg|thumb|200px|right|IZh-2126 Oda.]]
The first IZh motorcycle was the IZh 1 of [[1928]]; a 1200cc across-the-frame V-twin with shaft drive, designed by the <!-- Though brilliant he may have been, it probably violates NPOV... --> [[Soviet]] [[engineer]] [[Pyotr Vladimirovich Mokharov]] ([[1888]]-[[1934]]).


The IZh automobiles were copies of [[Moskvitch]] models [[AZLK]]-2138 and 2140, until the IZh-2126 Oda. The Oda, too, bore a very close resemblance to the Moskvitch AZLK-2141 [[Aleko]], but had a completely different [[RWD|rear-wheel drive]] design.
The IZh automobiles were copies of [[Moskvitch]] models [[AZLK]]-2138 and 2140, until the IZh-2126 Oda. The Oda, too, bore a very close resemblance to the Moskvitch AZLK-2141 [[Aleko]], but had a completely different [[RWD|rear-wheel drive]] design.


Now, IZh produces one [[Kia Motors|Kia]] model and two [[Lada]] models.
Now, IZh produces one [[Kia Motors|Kia]] model and two [[Lada]] models.
Between 1973 and 1979 IZh was one of the makes marketed by [[Satra|SATRA]] in the United Kingdom as [[Cossack motorcycle|Cossack]] motorcycles; the Planeta and Jupiter models.<ref>[http://www.russianmotorcycles.co.uk/russian_motorcycle_uk_history.htm]RussianMotorcycles ''Cossack Motorcycles'' (Retrieved 30 November 2006)</ref>
Izh Motorcycles now produces 4 Motorcycles the [[Yunker]],[[Planet 5]],Jupiter,Cornet. All having 350cc [[Two Stroke]] engines except the Cornet having a 50cc. The motors are Liquid cooled on the Yunker and Jupiter.
There are also Special Purpose motorcycles for police,cargo carry,and a "Swamp Rover" all based on Other production models.
A 650cc Rotax Powerd Sport the PS-S 650 Rotax,and what apears to a updated Planet 5 adptly the Planet 7 are apparently entering production soon.
== Products ==
<!-- Some of Izhmash's products -->
=== Weaponry ===
==== Small arms ====
*[[AK-47]], [[AK-74]], [[AN-94]], AK-100 series assault rifles
*[[Saiga-12]] [[Automatic firearm|Automatic]] [[shotgun]]
*[[Dragunov Sniper Rifle]] "Dragunov" [[sniper rifle]]
*[[Bizon|Bizon-2]] [[submachinegun]]
*[[Mosin-Nagant]] [[M1891]], [[M1891/30]], [[M1907]], [[M38 Carbine]], [[M44]] [[Carbine]] - [[Bolt-Action rifles and Carbines]]
==== Cannons and ammunition ====
*[[GSh-30-1]] cannon
*[[Krasnopol (Weapon)|"Krasnopol" guided shell]]
=== Vehicles ===
*Motorcycles
*Automobiles
=== Other products ===
* IT-42 precision [[lathe]]s
* [[Gas meter]]s
* [[Small Arms]] [[Repair]] Stations


== External links ==
== External links ==

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Izhevsk Mechanical Works (Russian: Ижевский Mашзавод) or IZhMASh (Russian: ИЖМАШ) is a weapon manufacturer, founded in 1807 at the decree of Tsar Alexander I, and is now one of the largest corporations in its field. It primarily makes Russian arms and military weaponry. Izhmash also produces other goods, such as motorcycles and cars.

Automobiles

The IZh automobiles were copies of Moskvitch models AZLK-2138 and 2140, until the IZh-2126 Oda. The Oda, too, bore a very close resemblance to the Moskvitch AZLK-2141 Aleko, but had a completely different rear-wheel drive design.

Now, IZh produces one Kia model and two Lada models.

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